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Grizzlies, Pelicans eliminated from postseason contention

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The Grizzlies and Pelicans have officially been eliminated from postseason contention, as noted by Hoops Rumors. Memphis was knocked out following a loss to San Antonio on Wednesday, while New Orleans’ hopes ended a night earlier with a loss to New York. That leaves the Western Conference playoff and play-in field set, at least in […] The post Grizzlies, Pelicans eliminated from postseason contention appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

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Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question to the comments section here or on X/Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @blakesilverman. Join us live on Friday evening, as we are joined by Sean Murphy of the From Half Court Podcast to recap the Pistons’ recent stretch […]

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Spurs' Mitch Johnson has perfect reaction to clinching 1st round homecourt advantage

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The San Antonio Spurs hardly broke a sweat in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday at FedExForum as they ran away with the lopsided victory, 123-98. The Spurs flexed their might from the onset, outscoring the Grizzlies, 38-19. From there, it was mere formality. San Antonio won its seventh straight game and improved […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson has perfect reaction to clinching 1st round homecourt advantage appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Led by Reese and Riley, Wizards snap 16-game losing streak, beat Jazz 133-110

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Updated Mar 26, 3:53 AM ET

Juju Reese had 26 points and 17 rebounds, Will Riley added 19 points and 10 boards, and the Washington Wizards snapped a 16-game skid with a 133-110 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. It was Washington's first win since Feb. 20 against Indiana. Cody Williams scored 24 points for the Jazz, who have lost 15 of 18.

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Dribbles: Cavs' early egg proves costly in loss to Heat

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CLEVELAND — Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 120-103 home loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday. 1. The Cavaliers had been living on borrowed time a little bit lately. Eventually, it was gonna catch up. On Wednesday, it did. 2. The Cavs were bad in the first half. Sluggish offensively. Failing to gather loose balls. […] The post Dribbles: Cavs’ early egg proves costly in loss to Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .

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Wembanyama dominates inside as Spurs trounce Grizzlies 123-98

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Updated Mar 26, 2:37 PM ET

Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks as the San Antonio Spurs built an early lead and coasted to a 123-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Devin Vassell matched Wembanyama's 19 points, while Stephon Castle and Keldon Johnson finished with 15 points each, as seven Spurs finished in double figures. With its seventh straight victory, San Antonio moved within two games of Oklahoma City for the top spot in the Western Conference as the Boston Celtics ...

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Watch Spurs bench's hilarious reaction to Victor Wembanyama's sick dunk vs. Grizzlies

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The parents of Victor Wembanyama should be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize or something for bringing the San Antonio Spurs star to the world. It feels like everyone has united in cheering for Wembanyama. How can you not support a 7-foot-4 phenom who does something that defies logic on a nightly basis? Against the Memphis […] The post Watch Spurs bench’s hilarious reaction to Victor Wembanyama’s sick dunk vs. Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Lakers' Jaxson Hayes joins unique Kareem Abdul-Jabbar club with wild stat line

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Despite suffering a setback earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers continue their dominant run. Over the last few weeks, LA has leveled up and put itself squarely in championship contender discussions. Their latest victim is the lowly Indiana Pacers, whom they defeated soundly despite a spirited comeback attempt in the fourth quarter. One of […] The post Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes joins unique Kareem Abdul-Jabbar club with wild stat line appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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76ers fans go wild as Kyle Lowry checks in on 40th birthday vs. Bulls

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Veteran Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry rarely sees action in the 2025-26 NBA season, but on a special night on Wednesday, he got the nod to take the floor against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. After all, Wednesday is his day, as he celebrates his 40th birthday. With a win […] The post 76ers fans go wild as Kyle Lowry checks in on 40th birthday vs. Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Caitlin Clark Attends NBA Game and Speaks at Women's Event Before WNBA Season

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Caitlin Clark is getting prepared for her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in 2026, which is set to begin on May 9. The former Iowa Hawkeyes guard was limited to just 13 games in 2025 due to numerous injuries, even missing the Fever's entire playoff run. Clark is now fully recovered as we near the new WNBA season and has already made her return to the court.

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Celtics cool off Thunder; Jaylen Brown stars with 31 points

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Updated Mar 26, 11:07 AM ET

Jaylen Brown scored 14 of his 31 points a pivotal third quarter, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-109 on Wednesday night, snapping the defending champions' 12-game win streak.

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Norman Powell scores 18, Heat use balanced attack to down Cavs 120-103 and snap 5-game skid

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Updated Mar 26, 12:57 AM ET

Norman Powell scored 19 points, Tyler Herro added 18 and the Miami Heat got contributions from everyone while stopping a five-game losing skid with a 120-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. As healthy as they've been all season, the Heat squandered a 17-point lead in the third quarter before recovering in the fourth. Miami led by nine with five minutes left before Bam Adebayo converted a three-point play and Kel'el Ware scored on a layup in an 11-second span.

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Doc Rivers: Giannis Antetokounmpo progressing but not yet healthy

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Updated Mar 26, 5:12 PM ET

Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a left knee injury that has kept him out of five games. "He's progressing, he's just not healthy," Rivers said.

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